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Important:
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This role requires a driver with access to their own car. Applicants must also have a minimum of 6 months’ UK healthcare experience.

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

We are looking for a compassionate, experienced and confident Children & Young People’s Support Worker to join a bespoke alternative provision supporting children and young people aged 5–25 across Herefordshire.

The service supports young people with a range of additional needs, neurodiversity and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
. Some young people may require a higher level of personal care and, where appropriate, support with medical needs.

This is much more than a personal care role. The successful candidate will be someone who can build trusting relationships, provide positive encouragement and guidance, mentor young people and help them engage confidently in their environment.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and have the experience, patience and compassion to help them thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts and availability, allowing you to fit work around your life.

Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.15 and £18.50 per hour
, paid weekly, depending on shift pattern. Higher rates apply for nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our comprehensive, industry-leading training, aligned with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework.

Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house training to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional development.

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As a Children & Young People’s Support Worker, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing compassionate and person-centred support to children and young people with additional needs, neurodiversity and SEMH needs.
• Providing personal care and intimate care
  , including toileting, continence support and nappy/continence pad changes
  , where required.
• Supporting young people with washing, dressing and other personal hygiene needs, while always maintaining their dignity, privacy and independence.
• Being confident and comfortable supporting young people with personal care needs in a respectful, sensitive and professional manner.
• Building positive, trusting and professional relationships with young people.
• Mentoring and encouraging young people to develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Supporting engagement in educational, recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Providing emotional support, reassurance and positive guidance.
• Supporting young people who may display behaviours that challenge.
• Following individual care, support and risk-management plans.
• Supporting with medical needs where trained and required.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, families and other professionals involved in the young person’s support.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every young person is treated with respect.
• Encouraging young people to reach their potential and participate positively in their learning and development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working in the UK healthcare sector
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